Keats Crescent is in Ipswich and in Ipswich district. IP1 6HS is located in the Whitton electoral ward, within the English Parliamentary constituency of Central Suffolk and North Ipswich. This postcode has been in use since 1980-01-01.
StreetScan combines information about Keats Crescent, Ipswich, IP1 6HS and displays a report on the quality of life in this place and its surroundings.
Nearby postcodes are: IP1 6EN, IP1 6HT, IP1 6EL, IP1 6HR, IP1 6EW, IP1 6EH, IP1 6HJ, IP1 6JA, IP1 6HL.
In the UK, the overall gender distribution is approximately 49% male and 51% female. The local area around IP1 6HS is generally consistent with those figures, having a male population of 49.3%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.1% | 50.7% | 1.6% | 51.0% | -0.3% |
| Male | 50.9% | 49.3% | -1.6% | 49.0% | 0.3% |
Across the UK, the average relationship status breakdown is roughly 44% married, 38% single, 9% divorced, 6% widowed, and 2% separated.
In the immediate area around IP1 6HS, a significant portion of the population is single, making up 44.1% of the residents. On average, approximately 38% of individuals who responded to the census in the UK were single. Areas with higher single populations are typically urban centers, university towns, regions with dynamic job markets, rich cultural offerings and entertainment facilities. These regions also tend to have a younger demographic.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 40.8% | 44.1% | 3.3% | 37.9% | 6.2% |
| Married: Opposite sex | 38.7% | 37.8% | -0.9% | 44.2% | -6.4% |
| Separated | 2.8% | 3% | 0.2% | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Divorced | 12.2% | 10.7% | -1.5% | 9.1% | 1.6% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 4.4% | -1.2% | 6.1% | -1.7% |
Across the UK, the average 48.4% rated their health as Very Good, 33.6% as Good, 12.7% as Fair, 4% as Bad, and 1.2% as Very Bad.
Population age significantly impacts residents' health. Additionally, socioeconomic status plays a crucial role: higher income levels and lower poverty rates are linked to better health outcomes. Affluent areas benefit from higher living standards, access to private healthcare, and healthier lifestyle choices.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Very good health | 42.3% | 42.2% | -0.1% | 48.4% | -6.2% |
| Good health | 35.9% | 32.2% | -3.7% | 33.6% | -1.4% |
| Fair health | 17.2% | 17.5% | 0.3% | 12.7% | 4.8% |
| Bad health | 4.1% | 6.9% | 2.8% | 4.0% | 2.9% |
| Very bad health | 0.5% | 1.1% | 0.6% | 1.2% | -0.1% |
During the 2021 census, the educational qualifications of residents across the UK were as follows: 18.2% had no qualifications, 9.6% had 1-4 GCSEs, 13.4% had 5 or more GCSEs and 1-2 A/AS Levels, 16.9% had 2 or more A Levels, 33.8% held a degree (or equivalent), and 5.4% had completed an apprenticeship.
In the area around IP1 6HS this area, 31.5% of residents have no qualifications. This is significantly higher than the UK average of 18.2%. This area stands out for its low percentage of residents with higher education degree. The UK average is 33.8%, while in this area it is 17.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No qualifications | 39% | 31.5% | -7.5% | 18.2% | 13.3% |
| 1-4 GCSEs or Equivalent | 15.7% | 13.7% | -2.0% | 9.6% | 4.1% |
| 5 or more GCSEs, an A-Level or 1-2 AS Levels | 21.6% | 16.3% | -5.3% | 13.4% | 2.9% |
| Apprenticeship | 3.1% | 5.2% | 2.1% | 5.3% | -0.1% |
| HNC, HND or 2+ A Levels | 5.6% | 12.2% | 6.6% | 16.9% | -4.7% |
| Degree or Similar | 7.3% | 17.4% | 10.1% | 33.8% | -16.4% |
| Other | 7.7% | 3.7% | -4.0% | 2.8% | 0.9% |
This area closely mirrors the overall ethnic composition of the UK, with 82.8% of the population identifying as white, with UK average of 81.4%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangladeshi | 0% | 3.3% | 3.3% | 1.1% | 2.2% |
| Chinese | 1% | 0% | -1.0% | 0.7% | -0.7% |
| Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 3.1% | -2.3% |
| Other Asian | 0.3% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Black African | 1.3% | 0% | -1.3% | 2.5% | -2.5% |
| Black Caribbean | 2.3% | 3.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| Other Black | 1.3% | 1.1% | -0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Mixed White and Asian | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.8% | -0.8% |
| Mixed White and African | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Mixed White and Caribbean | 4.3% | 1.7% | -2.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Mixed Other | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| White | 87.8% | 82.8% | -5.0% | 81.4% | 1.4% |
| Gypsy or Irish Traveller | 0% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.1% | 1.3% |
| Roma | 0% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Other | 0% | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.6% | -0.8% |
In this area, 83.3% of the population were born in the United Kingdom, which is similar to the UK average of 83.2%.
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 88.4% | 83.3% | -5.1% | 83.2% | 0.1% |
| European Union | 7.8% | 10.3% | 2.5% | 6.1% | 4.2% |
| Rest of Europe | 0% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Africa | 1.5% | 0% | -1.5% | 2.7% | -2.7% |
| Middle East and Asia | 0.5% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 5.6% | -3.1% |
| The Americas and the Caribbean | 1.3% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Oceania | 0.5% | 0% | -0.5% | 0.3% | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 2021 | 10y change (pp) | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Born in the UK | 88.4% | 83.1% | -5.3% | 83.2% | -0.1% |
| 10+ Years | 0.8% | 12.2% | 11.4% | 9.8% | 2.4% |
| 5-10 Years | 4.3% | 3.6% | -0.7% | 2.9% | 0.7% |
| 2-5 Years | 2.3% | 1.1% | -1.2% | 2.2% | -1.1% |
| Less than 2 years | 4.3% | 0% | -4.3% | 1.9% | -1.9% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 58.8% | 76.7% | -17.9% |
| Portugal | 2.5% | 0.5% | 2.0% |
| Lithuania | 4.2% | 0.3% | 3.9% |
| Poland | 3.3% | 1.3% | 2.0% |
| Romania | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Other Europe | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Southern Asia | 1.4% | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| North America and the Caribbean | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| No passport held | 27.9% | 13.5% | 14.4% |
| 2021 | UK Average | postcode vs UK (pp) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| No religion | 55.4% | 37.2% | 18.2% |
| Christian | 35.4% | 46.2% | -10.8% |
| Hindu | 1.4% | 1.7% | -0.3% |
| Muslim | 3.3% | 6.5% | -3.2% |
| Other religion | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| Not answered | 3.6% | 6.0% | -2.4% |
Over the last 12 months, the overall crime rate around Keats Crescent was 31.3 per 1,000 residents, which is 63.0% lower than the Whitton average. The most reported crime type was Violence and sexual offences.
Keats Crescent has the 10th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Whitton and the 117th lowest crime rate of 432 local areas in Ipswich .
Violent and sexual offences accounted for around 26.1 crimes per 1,000 residents and have been rising year on year. Over the last decade, overall crime has fallen by about -48.6%.

Households in this area have a slightly lower level of wealth to the average household in England and Wales. 69% of analyzed areas in England and Wales have higher average household annual income than this area.

| Address | Sale Price | Sale Date | Price Estimate 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Keats Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £170,000 | 2016-10-03 | £221,543 |
| 5 Keats Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £40,800 | 2001-12-10 | £124,561 |
| 2 Keats Crescent, Ipswich, Suffolk Semi-Detached, an established residential building | £34,720 | 2001-09-24 | £109,407 |
| Full-Time Employee | 82 |
| Part-Time Employee | 40 |
| Retired | 33 |
| Long-Term Sick or disabled | 27 |
| Looking after home or family | 24 |
| Self-Employed | 20 |
| Unemployed | 17 |
| Student (economically inactive) | 15 |
| Other | 9 |
| Full-Time Student (with or without job) | 5 |
| Human health and social work activities | 31 |
| Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motor cycles | 28 |
| Construction | 17 |
| Transport and storage | 17 |
| Administrative and support service activities | 13 |
| Accommodation and food service activities | 13 |
| Education | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Other | 7 |
| Professional, scientific and technical activities | 4 |
| Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply | 3 |
| Financial and insurance activities | 3 |
| Public administration and defence; compulsory social security | 3 |
| Real estate activities | 3 |
| Information and communication | 1 |
| Water supply; sewerage, waste management and remediation activities | 1 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highfield Nursery School Chesterfield Drive , IP1 6DW | 4out of 4 | 865 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Beeches Community Primary School Shakespeare Road , IP1 6ET | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pancras Catholic Primary School Stratford Road , IP1 6EF | 3out of 4 | 420 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Infant School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 3out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Hill Junior School Dryden Road , IP1 6QD | 2out of 4 | 788 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitehouse Community Primary School Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | - not rated | 1,262 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 3out of 4 | 640 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbourne Academy Marlow Road , IP1 5JN | 3out of 4 | 1,276 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Claydon High School Church Lane , Claydon IP6 0EG | 3out of 4 | 3,066 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Northgate High School Sidegate Lane West , IP4 3DL | 3out of 4 | 3,971 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Chantry Academy Mallard Way , IP2 9LR | 3out of 4 | 4,606 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suffolk New College Rope Walk , IP4 1LT | - not rated | 4,260 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| One Sixth Form College Scrivener Drive , Pinewood IP8 3SU | - not rated | 5,120 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wolsey Ormiston Academy Defoe Road , IP1 6SG | 4out of 4 | 331 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Meadows Montessori School 32 Larchcroft Road , IP1 6AR | - not rated | 1,224 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Liberty Lodge Independent School 23 - 25 Waterloo Road , IP1 2NY | - not rated | 2,382 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ipswich School Henley Road , IP1 3SG | - not rated | 2,727 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Westbridge Academy London Road , IP1 2HE | 3out of 4 | 2,851 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al's Cafe | 8 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 612 yd | |
| Bekash Tandoori | 10 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 612 yd | |
| EQUANS Ltd | Sizewell B, Sizewell Power Station | 665 yd | |
| Burger King | 7 Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 1,077 yd | |
| Costa | 24 Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 1,083 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Meeting Place | Community Centre, Limerick Close | 776 yd | |
| Man on the Moon Public House | Man On The Moon Public House, 86 Palmcroft Road | 962 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| New China | 51 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 467 yd | |
| Marmaris Fish in Chip | 27 Garrick Way, Ipswich | 467 yd | |
| Jade House | Jade House Take Away, 39 Meredith Road | 532 yd | |
| Rodi Pizza & Grill | 13 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 578 yd | |
| Frydays | 27 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 578 yd |
| Business Name | Address | Food hygiene rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op, 17 Garrick Way | 521 yd | |
| Farmfoods | 14 Meredith Road, Ipswich | 612 yd | |
| East of England Co-op Foodstore | East of England Co-op Former, 145-147 Fircroft Road | 1,022 yd | |
| B & M Retail Ltd | 10-14 Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 1,052 yd | |
| The Range Home and Leisure | 16C Anglia Parkway South, Ipswich | 1,090 yd |
| Facility Name | Sport Objects | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Wolsey School (Closed) Old Norwich Road | swimming pool | 452 yd |
| Ormiston Endeavour Academy DEFOE ROAD | artificial grass pitch, grass pitches | 522 yd |
| Thomas Wolsey School DEFOE ROAD | swimming pool | 575 yd |
| Whitton Sports Centre WHITTON CHURCH LANE | artificial grass pitch, cycling, grass pitches, health and fitness suite, squash courts | 624 yd |
| Castle Hill Junior School DRYDEN ROAD | grass pitches | 646 yd |
| King George V Playing Field (Whitton United Fc) OLD NORWICH ROAD | grass pitches | 957 yd |
This statistics are based on Active Places Data - Contains Data © Sport England
| Percentage of premises that have Superfast Broadband (30Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (100Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have Ultrafast Broadband (300Mbit/s or greater) coverage from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises that have coverage from a Gigabit capable service from fixed broadband | 100.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 2Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 5Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 10Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Percentage of premises unable to receive 30Mbit/s | 0.0% |
| Median download speed | 100 Mbit/s |
| Average download speed | 142.4 Mbit/s |
| Minimum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Maximum download speed | 600 Mbit/s |
| Median upload speed | 10 Mbit/s |
| Average upload speed | 12.4 Mbit/s |
| Maximum upload speed | 40 Mbit/s |
Broadband statistics are based on Ofcom's Communications Market Report (CMR) 2022.